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Newspaper
Edmonds Enterprise
Location
Edmonds, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1986
Page
4
A long reader letter to Santa humorously critiques gifts and social issues. The writer jokes about global peace debt and catalogs while requesting practical items and reflecting on community generosity. The tone mixes satire with holiday appeal and a plea for aid to less fortunate neighbors.
A reader questions low citizen turnout at a public meeting about sewer rates and praises a piece on wood fuel heating. They cite emissions data comparing wood to gas oil and coal, call for absentee voting, criticize current voting logistics, and urge reform. The letter defends abstaining voters, notes pollution issues, and urges changes to voting procedures.
In the December 3 Enterprise front page report on a recent Leavenworth area crash, readers question whether any students wore seat belts. The editor notes that none of the four involved were belted, suggesting missed proof of seat belt safety in the published account.
Don Gudgeon, a 54 year old volunteer Santa in Lynnwood, donates all proceeds from photo sessions at McDonald’s to Maplewood Special Education Facility. He aims to raise over $2,000 this season and has collected about $7,000 in eight years, while visiting the school in costume and hearing children's wishes.
Readers are informed The Enterprise is delivered door to door free of charge. Carriers may seek a voluntary $1.15 monthly donation. if not given, delivery continues. If not receiving or have issues, call Circulation Dept at 775-7521.
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